Overview

Steel portrays the growth of iron and steel in smoke-filled Pittsburgh during America's industrial age, and what it meant for the people who lived there. This book covers the steelmaking industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from its early roots in the 1840s to shortly after the creation of US Steel in 1901. Andrew Carnegie played a huge part in the steel industry during this time, as did the men he worked with and associated with. Many of his peers became multi-millionaires (some billionaires in today's dollars). The author draws from a large number of references to obtain the facts presented in the book, and it's quite interesting. He also presents the plight of the workers, including their living conditions, work conditions, and efforts to unionize and get concessions. It is a lively portrait of the Steel City and its millionaires and workers during the late nineteenth century.

Full Product Details

9798537273981

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available